PHYS 385: Methods of Mathematical Physics I (Fall 2015)

11/16/2015: Final exam scheduled for 12/08/2015 from 2:00 to 3:50 pm in Latourette rm 227 (usual class room)

11/16/2015: Homework set #5 is posted; due 12/03 at LAST class meeting

11/16/2015: Quiz #3 scheduled on 11/17 first 15 mins of class (be on time!)

10/24/2015: REMINDER ** midterm exam will be held on Tuesday 10/27 during usual class meeting

10/24/2015: Homework set #4 is posted; due 11/10 at class meeting

11/16/2015: Quiz #2 scheduled on 10/15 first 15 mins of class (be on time!)

10/08/2015: Homework set #3 is posted; due 10/22 at class meeting

09/23/2015: Midterm scheduled on 10/27

09/23/2015: Quiz #1 schedules on 09/29 first 15 mins of class (be on time!)

09/23/2015: Homework set #2 is posted; due 10/08 at class meeting

09/03/2015: Homework set #1 is posted; due 09/22 at class meeting

08/18/2015: the class on 08/24/2015 will be given by Dr. Daniel Mihalcea.

08/18/2015: the class on 08/27/2015 will be given by Mr. Aleksei Halavanau.

08/18/2015: the class on 08/27/2015 will be located in room 233 in LaTourette Hall.

Grading

Homework = 45 %, Quizzes = 15 %, Midterm = 20, % Final = 20 %.
The midterm and final exams will both be closed book examinations. The midterm is tentatively scheduled for 10/27/2015 while the final exam will be hold during the final's week. The following scales are use for the final (letter) grades:
A : > 85%
A-: > 80%
B+: > 75%
B : > 70%
B-: > 65%
C+: > 60%
C-: > 50%
C : > 40%
F : < 40%

Accessibility

If you need an accommodation for this class, please contact the Disability Resource Center (RDC) as soon as possible. The DRC coordinates accommodations for students with disabilities. It is located on the 4th floor of the Health Services Building, and can be reached at 815-753-1303 (V) or drc@niu.edu. Also, please contact me privately as soon as possible so we can discuss your accommodations. The sooner you let us know your needs, the sooner we can assist you in achieving your learning goals in this course.